Manufacture of orthopedic insoles and distribution of orthopedic systems in Sömmerda
HEMA Orthopädische Systeme GmbH
Sömmerda (district Tunzenhausen), DE · An der Brückwiese 2, 99610 Sömmerda / district TunzenhausenNew on Amplifa
Company Profile
HEMA Orthopädische Systeme GmbH is a mid-sized company focused on the manufacture of orthopedic insoles and the distribution of orthopedic systems. At the Sömmerda site in the Tunzenhausen district, production has been running since 1995 on around 3,000 m² of production space, using modern industry-specific equipment. Production processes are digitally documented and controlled to ensure traceability. Using a milling process, the company produces blanks for insoles made of open-cell polyurethane foam (Hepuflex, 1- and 2-component) as well as EVA in various hardness grades and constructions. An in-house development department implements customer-specific requirements, including as branding/private-label solutions. The products are distributed to medical supply stores and orthopedic specialist circles via a nationwide field sales force and a distribution network in Germany and Austria.
- Site
- Sömmerda / district Tunzenhausen
- Processes
- Manufacture of orthopedic insoles (milling of insole blanks), Milling of PU milling blocks (1- and 2-component), Milling of EVA milling blanks, Branding / private label (insole blanks), Research & Development (in-house development department), Distribution of orthopedic systems, In-house research & development / development department, Digital order tracking down to the production process (web shop with OpenTrans2 interface)
- Materials
- Open-cell polyurethane foam (Hepuflex), EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate), Spring steel (Flexitec® spring steel insole), Open-cell polyurethane foam (Hepuflex / Hepuflex Solution)
- Certificates
- SME energy consultancy, GLS KlimaProtect, GLS KlimaProtect (climate-neutral parcel shipping), ISO 9001
- Industries
- Orthopedics / rehabilitation / medical supply stores / orthopedic aids
- 01
Research & Development (in-house development department)
- 02
Manufacture of orthopedic insoles / milling of insole blanks
- 03
Digital documentation and control of production processes (traceability)
- 04
Distribution via web shop and field sales force in Germany and Austria
Materials & Processes
Open-cell polyurethane foam (Hepuflex / Hepuflex Solution)
Basis for 1- and 2-component PU milling blocks and blanks (blue 40–45°A, purple 15–20°A) with integrated cushioning elements.
EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate)
Used for 3-component EVA milling blanks (blue 35°A, white 30°A, black 55°A) as well as wedge strips.
Spring steel (Flexitec® spring steel insole)
Steel insole in the Imperial insole blanks to enhance the effect.
Production Site
Sömmerda / district Tunzenhausen
DEProduction and distribution
- Materials
- Polyurethane (open-cell foam), EVA
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of orthopedic insoles (milling of insole blanks)Machining | – | – | – | – | Polyurethane (open-cell foam), EVA |
| Milling of PU milling blocks (1- and 2-component)Machining | – | – | – | – | open-cell polyurethane foam (blue 40-45°A, purple 15-20°A) |
| Milling of EVA milling blanksMachining | – | – | – | – | EVA (blue 35°A, white 30°A, black 55°A) |
| Branding / private label (insole blanks)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Polyurethane, EVA |
| Research & Development (in-house development department)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality & Certificates
Production processes are digitally documented and controlled in the interest of traceability. Energy efficiency was verified through the SME energy consultancy (EWBi Erfurt, energy report A150411).
| Evidence | Sömmerda / district Tunzenhausen |
|---|---|
| SME energy consultancy | |
| GLS KlimaProtect (climate-neutral parcel shipping) | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1995
Production at the Sömmerda/district Tunzenhausen site
- 1996
Start of training activities (warehouse logistics specialist, industrial clerk) in Tunzenhausen